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The 10 inventory management trends to watch for in 2022

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It’s seen businesses adapting rapidly, with technology playing a key role in giving managers the flexibility and efficiency to thrive. Best practice inventory management – and the wider world of supply chain management – has played a big part in business survival through 2021. 10 inventory management for 2022: 1.

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Mid-Year Assessment of 2022 Supply Chain Sourcing Predictions- Part Two

Supply Chain Matters

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Two commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of 2022. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing.

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Small Business Inventory Management – the 2022 Guide

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For example if you’re running a product-based business then inventory management is essential. From inventory tracking and safety stock levels to assembly, purchasing and shipping, getting inventory management right will increase your chances of success. The more accurate the tracking, the better it is.

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Inflation in 2022: Is the Bullwhip Effect to Blame for Retail Inventory Glut

Logistics Viewpoints

It appears from these sources that retailers’ excess inventory is due to a rapid shift in demand patterns along with a reduction in purchasing power at the same time that inflation is discouraging some discretionary spending. Conclusion: Whiplash not Bullwhip Effect. And this doesn’t bode well when demand shifts are volatile.

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Editor’s Choice: What Supply Chains Must Overcome to Deliver on the Consumer Promise

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In a Sept 2022 Deloitte article, they maintain that “perishability is still relevant but now more of a pocketbook issue. The following will delve into some of the intricate farm-to-table challenges that supply chains face across sourcing, demand planning, procurement and inventory management, transportation, and warehousing.

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10 Trends in Supply Chain Management & Logistics for 2022

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We’ve read the market reports, trawled the internet and identified key areas of change, and here we break these down for you with 10 of the major trends we expect to see in this industry in 2022 and beyond. Read more: Supply chain management explained: methods in modern business 1. 2022 will be a year of choice. billion by 2028.

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Inventory Forecasting Explained: The 2022 Guide

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Read more: What is Inventory Management? Techniques for 2021 What is inventory forecasting? Inventory forecasting is when a business uses historical data and analyses trends to predict and plan its future inventory requirements. Accurate inventory forecasting is critical for manufacturers and suppliers.